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- Based in Herefordshire (UK), The Rosellys are a five piece band whose music can be bestdescribed as:“Capturing the essence of country, with folk ingredients baked into a transatlanticroots fusion” (R2 Magazine).Influenced by artists such as Chris Stapleton, Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch, Gram Parsons &James Taylor to name a few, it is clear The Rosellys have an absolute love for alternativecountry music. This family band is led by life partners Dr Rebecca Rosellys (guitar, vocals,banjo) and Simon Rosellys (guitar, fiddle, vocals), along with Simon’s Dad Allan Kelly (pedalsteel/accordion) and father/son Matt Kirby (bass) and George Kirby (drums). They signed toClubhouse Records in 2015. “The Rosellys displayed boundless energy, especially onclosing song ‘You Ain’t Gotta Go Home’ with fast fiddle and a catchy melody sweeping thecrowd along”. (Americana UK live review -2023)In June 2022, The Rosellys released their fifth studio album ‘On The Porch’. Rated 8/10,Americana UK wrote; “expertly produced by Ron Rogers (T’Pau) this is a 14 trackcollection of stirring, moving and classy fiddle and banjo-centric songs from a couplewho, 17 years into their relationship, obviously really understand each otherpersonally and musically – a highly impressive collection it is too”. Rating ‘On ThePorch’ 4/5 stars, R2 Magazine wrote; “Seventeen years of gigging means The Rosellysare a very slick unit indeed, their alluring Americana and rootsy soundscapes furtherenhanced by former T’Pau Producer Ron Rogers sprinkling magic dust over theproceedings.”The Rosellys have played several live sessions for BBC Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’ and theirtracks are regularly featured on Hereford & Worcester’s BBC Introducing show – includinga live recording at ‘How The Lights Get In’ Festival 2023.“The Rosellys blend English accents with lyrical references to both the UK and USalongside well pitched bass, feisty drum beats and stunning pedal steel and fiddle tocreate a sound that walks the fine line between Celtic folk and Americana” (NashvilleOver Here)“A brilliant band and a good example of that crossover where Britain meets Americaand it makes a very special sound indeed” (Ralph McLean – BBC Radio Ulster)